Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 39 mm x 44 mm)

39 mm x 44 mm)

accompanied by a gratitude card for well-wishes

type I with French legends

tied together via a twine cord) and a letter from the Army Records Office

measuring 35 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 39 mm x 44 mm)(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821. Type III. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a bronze gilt star base featuring eighteen starburst arms, each arm with five rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sun of Peru, formerly known as the